Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 522 of 1747 Virginia car dealers from 2,926 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $848.
338 of 522 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 75 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 30, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Dominion
Virginia's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
2nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 522 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1747 dealers →Tinney GMC
Lynchburg, VA
$159 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
$249 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesM.W. Auto Sales
Ashland, VA
$449 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRobert Woodall
Danville, VADanville, VA
Purvis Ford
Fredericksburg, VAFredericksburg, VA
Mechanicsville Toyota
Mechanicsville, VAMechanicsville, VA
Greenbrier Honda
Covington, VACovington, VA
Berglund Chevrolet Buick
Roanoke, VARoanoke, VA
Charlie Obaugh Kia
Staunton, VAStaunton, VA
Cma's Honda Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
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More Dealers in Virginia
West Broad Vw Kia
Richmond, VA · 10 verified quotes
Barton Ford
Suffolk, VA · 5 verified quotes
Richmond Ford West
Glen Allen, VA · 12 verified quotes
Magic City Ford Lexington
Lexington, VA · 4 verified quotes
Reynolds
Orange, VA · 3 verified quotes
Koons Falls Church Ford
Falls Church, VA · 27 verified quotes
Steven Hyundai
Harrisonburg, VA · 3 verified quotes
Pecheles Automotive
Suffolk, VA · 3 verified quotes
Tri-State Nissan
Winchester, VA · 6 verified quotes
Miller Toyota
Manassas, VA · 23 verified quotes
Lindsay Volkswagen Of Dulles
Sterling, VA · 6 verified quotes
Myers Ford Co Inc.
Elkton, VA · 6 verified quotes
Ourisman Lincoln Of Alexandria
Alexandria, VA · 40 verified quotes
Casey Honda
Newport News, VA · 10 verified quotes
Imperial Auto
Manassas, VA · 10 verified quotes
West Broad Hyundai
Richmond, VA · 9 verified quotes
Hyman Bros. Kia
Midlothian, VA · 4 verified quotes
Cma's Honda Of Winchester
Winchester, VA · 8 verified quotes
BMW Of Fairfax
Fairfax, VA · 20 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Richmond
Richmond, VA · 10 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Virginia
Virginia doc fee law
Virginia sets no cap on dealer processing fees, and Virginia fees are consistently among the highest in the country. State law requires the fee to be disclosed in advertising.
Virginia Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Virginia?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 434 rated Virginia dealers is $848, based on 2,926 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Tinney GMC, Kia Of Lynchburg, M.W. Auto Sales lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 338 of 522 rated Virginia dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Virginia dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Virginia quotes are verified.
How Virginia compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Virginia
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Virginia is $848. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% of dealers in Virginia charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.